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Legislature look to combat illegal substance abuse

by REBECCA PETTINGILL
Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 1:20 AM

OLYMPIA — A bill currently under consideration by the Washington State legislature would expand the use of drug treatment as an alternative to prison for those convicted of misdemeanor drug possession.

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